UCDSB hit by cyber attack
It was “not business as usual” for UCDSB schools upon the return from the Christmas break. The day before the return, on Sunday, January...
Justin Trudeau plans to resign
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on January 6 that he plans to resign as leader of the Liberal party, as soon as a new...
Don’t Just Dream—Achieve: SMART Goals for the New Year
by Talia Hreljac
It’s January, which means you’ve probably already set a few lofty goals for the new year and written them down in a...
WDMH Registered Nurse retires after 36 years of caring
Still on her toes after 36 years at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Registered Nurse Sharon Monteith is retiring this month after 36 years of...
Farmer John supports local health care – again!
John Brugmans – or Farmer John as everyone knows him in and around Chesterville – recently stopped by the WDMH Foundation to drop off...
Don’t slap the wrist
A new year is a great opportunity to reflect on the state of things. It’s easy to get into a mental rut about certain...
Working out the kinks
The long-anticipated province wide plan of revamping Ontario’s recycling system has now officially been rolled out. The change has been in the works since...
Energy issues remain top priority for Ontario farmers
by Paul Maurice, Executive Member, OFA
Concerns and challenges around Ontario’s energy supply remain a top-of-mind issue with Ontario’s farmers as we gathered in Toronto...
Mental health support at WDMH
A new option for mental health support at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is connecting patients to specialists in our region – sometimes even...
Evening Canada Geese Skeins
Being a bit of a “Steam Train Buff”, as the cold crept slowly in and a hint of Christmas too, I ventured out, with...